Travel Resources

All of my best travel tips in one spot! Let’s take a look at my favorite year-round travel must-haves, seasonal UK packing lists, and the tools I rely on to book all of my travel in the UK and beyond.

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Travel Planning

This is how I plan trips to and around the UK:

Flights to the UK

I use Skyscanner to find the best routes and prices for my trips back home or when I’m helping friends plan their trips to the UK. Set a price alert for your dates to ensure you get the best rate for your flight!

Train travel in the UK

Trainline is my absolute go-to, whether I’m booking for a day trip into London or crossing the country. Check times and compare prices across all train companies at once. Digital tickets are available for most trips.

Rental cars in the UK

I recommend and use Discover Cars to find the best rates and convenient pick up points for rental cars in the UK. They also offer competitive rates on rental insurance in case driving on the left gets the better of you.

Guided tours in the UK

GetYourGuide and Viator are both really helpful for gathering guided tour options for your location. I’ve used them to find tours in London, Edinburgh, and across Europe. Be sure to check reviews carefully to make sure the tour you select will match your interests and your energy level.

Places to stay in the UK

Booking.com makes it easy to find well-reviewed stays across the UK, Europe, and beyond. I’ve used them to book hotels and family apartments and have never had a bad experience. As with any lodging booking, look for places that have good reviews and aren’t brand new on the site to avoid disappointment.

Find my favorite spots to stay in London here!

Phone data in the UK

If you want to use your phone data while visiting, the easiest and cheapest solution is to purchase an e-sim for your trip. I recommend Airalo for full data coverage in the UK and across Europe.

Luggage storage in the UK

Radical Storage is a life saver when you need a convenient spot to leave your luggage for a few hours. I’ve used this service in London several times when I didn’t want to cross town back to a hotel just to retrieve my bags before heading to the train or airport.